CatlinSpeak AI Usage Policy
At CatlinSpeak, we believe in maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity while embracing the evolving role of technology in our work. This AI Usage Policy outlines our commitment to transparency and ethical practices when integrating AI into our research and editorial processes. While AI can be a valuable tool for tasks like organizing information, transcribing interviews, or offering grammatical feedback, we ensure that its role is clearly defined and responsibly managed. We prioritize accuracy, human creativity, and the protection of personal information, and we never rely on AI to generate original content or ideas. This policy is designed to guide both our team and our readers in understanding how AI fits into our work, ensuring that technology enhances our journalism without compromising its integrity.
Transparency
At CatlinSpeak, we are committed to transparency in how we create and deliver content, particularly when AI is involved. To keep our audience fully informed, each article assisted by AI will feature a disclaimer at the top, placed directly below the image and caption, and before the lead paragraph. This disclaimer will include a link to our CatlinSpeak AI Policy, specify how AI was used during the research and writing phases, clearly name the AI platform used, and provide the writer’s email for any audience inquiries. We encourage feedback and welcome any questions regarding our AI usage through our contact page.
Accuracy & human verification
At CatlinSpeak, we use AI strictly as a research tool, never to create or publish content directly. Any information gathered through AI will be verified by consulting multiple non-AI sources to confirm its accuracy. We cross-check facts obtained from AI against credible, independent sources before considering them for inclusion in our research. Additionally, we will track and document the prompts used during the research process, ensuring transparency. This verification process guarantees that all research is well-supported and trustworthy before being referenced in any of our articles.
Privacy & security
The reputation of CatlinSpeak is built on a foundation of trust and respect with our community. We will be explicit with how your information is used. Your personal information and any information from interviews will never be entered into generative AI. However, we may use non-generative AI tools, such as applications for transcribing interviews or editing for grammar. As a journalistic organization, we prioritize your privacy and will always work to protect it.